The Hole-Man (Paperback)

Paperback. WINNER OF THE AURORA AWARD by COMBAT FIGHTER PILOT & TEST PILOT Dan DaetzA dying rebellion. A broken family. Can an executioner bring both back to life?The Hole-Man has the ugliest job in the universe: he feeds human sacrifices into a black hole.From his isolated space station, disgraced fighter pilot Baard Larsen completes his grim duty. Some say it appeases the gods. He just wants to finish his penance and return home. But will his daughter even give him a second chance?Then the next sacrifice changes everything.Maizia-a poised rebel with a provocative fire-doesn't beg for mercy. She explodes his beliefs. Torn between duty and treason, Baard must choose: execute another innocent.or join the Shadower rebellion against the tyrannical overlord who made him a monster.The fight ahead is brutal: dogfights above irradiated skies, pursuits through mutant jungles, infiltrating the diseased heart of an empire. Baard faces betrayals.overwhelming odds.and haunting demons within.Can the Hole-Man break free from his past, save those he loves, and bring hope to humanity's last outpost in the void? Or will the hungriest black hole consume him first-the one within himself?The Hole-Man is gritty dystopian military science fiction with a beating heart.If you love.The epic world-building of DuneThe heart-pounding military action of Terms of EnlistmentThe flawed characters & found family of The ExpanseThe resilient heroism of Project Hail MaryThe redemptive themes of Firebird.then this story of broken souls fighting for hope in a divided world will keep you on the edge of your jet-powered seat!PRAISE FOR THE HOLE-MAN: "The Hole-Man will suck you head-first and heart second into its page-turning gravity well."-Daniel Schwabauer, award-winning author of Operation Grendel"Believable characters, an intricate plot, and plenty of science fiction action. You'll find yourself.drawn in."-Kerry Nietz, award-winning author of A Star Curiously Singing"Action-packed science fiction with huge heart. Pulse-pounding adventure with a glowing core about family loyalty and love."-Bryan Timothy Mitchell, award-winning author of Infernal Fall"A thrilling, rip-roaring sci-fi debut full of heart and adrenaline! You don't want to miss it!"-Bria Burton, author and host of Sci-Fi & Sunshine podcastORDER NOW! Then STRAP IN for a heroic plunge into the abyss.and back! AURORA AWARD WINNER! Baard feeds human sacrifices into a black hole. Until a rebel enlists him to fight for freedom.and his family. Gritty dystopian military sci-fi. Illustrated. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…